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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.25, 4,127 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.25, 4,127 and 803.62 is: 1,205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.25 : 4,127 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.25/4,127 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.25x = 4,127 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.25x = 3,316,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,539.74/2,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.47

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